Founder And Ceo
CurrentSolutions for water-intensive industries such as fashion, oil/gas, and agriculture. Created and led a team to form SeaChange Technologies—an award winning international water/energy tech company. Internationally recognized business innovation awards, including H&M Foundation Global Change Award, 1776 Dubai, Fashion for Good, and others.• Business development and planning: Innovation, marketing, and business planning recognized by leading US and international business competitions (SXSW Eco, Shell Technology Ventures, NC IDEA Foundation, 1776, Citrix Startup Accelerator, Cherokee-McDonough Challenge, Fashion for Good, H&M Foundation, Laudes Foundation). • Technology Development: Prototype and commercial equipment development including in-house built gas turbine (jet) engines and novel subcritical water plasma oxidation systems. Issued US Patent, international patents pending. • Team Leadership: Formed and led a diverse team including steel fabricators, engineers, fashionistas, MBAs, seasoned executives, factory workers/managers, and wastewater technicians. Established sales/service partnership in Vietnam.• Marketing: Gained support of thought leaders, global media, and social media influencers, including CNN’s Going Green and Environmental Media Association, and numerous international press releases.• Sales and Revenue: Deals closed with companies including adidas, PVH, VF Corporation, and others, for SeaChange system trials at textile dyeing factories in Taiwan, Vietnam, and India.• Investment and Partnership: Received and negotiated VC investment term sheets (Fashion for Good and Rhapsody Venture Partners)